Chicago Building Permits & Project Research

26,712 indexed permits · 2,771 contractor names in the last 90 days · Chicago, Illinois.

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Active contractors 2,771
Newest permit 2026-10-30

PermitGrab tracks 26,712 building permits in Chicago, IL as of 2026-10-30, including 2,771 active contractors identified from filings in the last 90 days.

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2026-08-18 Roofing
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
 $16,760 2016 N NAGLE AVE SCOPE: ROOF REPLACEMENT. AREA: 1604 SQ. FT. ROOF COVERING: ASPHALT SHINGLES. LOC… 1,604 roof sf shingle replacement Re-roof EXCEPTIONAL EXTERIORS PLLC
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2026-08-18 Solar
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
 $32,000 8227 S BISHOP ST INSTALL SOLAR PANELS ON ROOF OF PRINCIPAL BUILDING. ROOF TYPE: SLOPED (2:12 TO 5… 11.5 kW solar Solar PV CERTIFIED ELECTRIC LLC
2026-08-18 Landscaping & Exterior
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
 $34,000 4055 N MASON AVE FULL REBUILD (SAME AS EXISTING) FOR WOOD PORCH (OPEN) (QUANTITY: 1, LOCATION: RE… FRACKIEL BUILDERS, INCORPORATED
2026-08-18 Electrical
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
 — 233 S WACKER DR FOR PERMIT 101077882: REPLACEMENT ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR. REPLACEMENT OTHER CONT… SOUTH PARK PLUMBING INC
2026-08-18 Plumbing
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
 $5,000 107 W 117TH ST REPAIR OR IN-KIND REPLACEMENT OF 11 PLUMBING FIXTURES AS DESCRIBED IN PERMIT APP… 11 fixtures standard replacement Water heater C.N.T. INC
2026-08-18 Roofing
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
 $27,895 612 E 90TH PL NEW DETACHED WOOD FRAME GARAGE. DIMENSIONS AND SETBACKS PER APPLICATION. BUILDIN… New construction THE GARAGE GUY INC DBA ABSOLUTE GARAGE BUILDERS, I
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2026-08-18 General Construction
Source type: PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION
 $56,900 920 W BARRY AVE SPR 2019 CBRC. NEW OPEN STEEL/ WOOD PERGOLA OVER EXISTING PRIVATE ROOFTOP DECK T… URBAN ROOFTOPS, LLC
2026-08-18 General Construction
Source type: PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION
 $80,000 9743 S HALSTED ST SELF-CERT 2019 CBRC: INTERIOR ALTERATION AND FIRE DAMAGE REPAIR TO EXISTING 1 ST… EFFICIENCY RESTORATION LLC
2026-08-18 Structural
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
 $4,000 3525 S HOYNE AVE
Owner: LYN··· 🔒
TUCKPOINTING AND UNIT MASONRY REPAIR / REPLACEMENT: 160 SQ. FT., LINTEL QTY. 0, … replacement HERITAGE MASONRY
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2026-08-18 Electrical
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
 $5,200 724 W BRIAR PL LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. ADD 1 CIRCUITS TO EXISTING 100 AMP SERVICE DISCONN… 100A 1 circuits EV charger Add circuits KAPITAL ELECTRIC COMPANY
2026-08-18 Electrical
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
 $162,000 5427 S DORCHESTER AVE LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. NEW PERMANENT 800 AMP SERVICE DISCONNECTING MEANS … 800A 24 circuits New installation MARON ELECTRIC COMPANY
2026-08-18 Electrical
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
 $2,891 4152 W CULLOM AVE LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. ADD 1 CIRCUITS TO EXISTING 200 AMP SERVICE DISCONN… 200A 1 circuits EV charger Add circuits ANGEL S. GUILLEN
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2026-08-18 Roofing
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
 $5,000 722 S OAKLEY BLVD FULL REBUILD (SAME AS EXISTING) FOR WOOD DECK (NON-ROOFTOP) (QUANTITY: 1, LOCATI… CITY PORCHES CO
2026-08-18 General Construction
Source type: PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION
 $590,000 70 W MADISON ST SELF-CERT: 2019 CBRC INTERIOR BUILDOUT TO SUITE 4920. BUILDOUT OF ONE CORPORATE … LG COMMERCIAL LLC
2026-08-18 Electrical
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
 $22,000 1901 W MADISON ST
Owner: UNI··· 🔒
LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. INSTALL TEMPORARY 70 KW DIESEL GENERATOR. RECEPTAC… LOMBARDI ELECTRIC, INC.
2026-08-18 Electrical
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
 $3,525 1520 W HENDERSON ST LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. ADD 1 CIRCUITS TO EXISTING 100 AMP SERVICE DISCONN… 100A 1 circuits EV charger Add circuits REIN ELECTRIC, INC.
2026-08-18 New Construction
Source type: PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION
 $20,000 6300 N RIDGE AVE PERMIT EXPIRES ON 10/14/2026 ERECTION STARTS: 9/4/2026, ERECTION ENDS: 9/16/2026… BIG TENT EVENTS
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2026-08-18 Interior Renovation
Source type: PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION
 $250,000 837 W FULLERTON AVE SPR 2019 CBRC: INTERIOR ALTERATION TO FIRST AND SECOND FLOORS OF EXISTING THREE-… J&J HOME BUILDERS LLC
2026-08-18 General Construction
Source type: PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION
 $632,000 1548 W 48TH ST SPR 2019 CBRC: CPS HAMLINE BRANCH - PLAYGROUND AND POURED-IN-PLACE RUBBER SURFAC… ALL-BRY CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
2026-08-18 Interior Renovation
Source type: PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION
 $1,100,000 1400 W GREENLEAF AVE SPR 2019 CBC: FIRST FLOOR ADDITIONS, RENOVATIONS + PARKING ALTERATIONS AS PER PL… TRELLIS GROUP LLC
2026-08-18 Windows & Doors
Source type: PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION
 $155,000 1800 S PRAIRIE AVE
Owner: GLE··· 🔒
STANDARD PLAN 2019 CBRC: THE PROJECT IS TO PROVIDE A HANDICAP-ACCESSIBLE ENTRANC… BERGLUND CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
2026-08-18 General Construction
Source type: PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION
 $85,000 2549 W LOGAN BLVD SPR - 2019 CBC - NEW 2-CAR FRAME PRIVATE GARAGE WITH NEW ADDITIONAL DWELLING UN… REAL VIEW DD LLC
2026-08-18 Electrical
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
 $1,000 3500 N SOUTHPORT AVE LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. NEW PERMANENT 100 AMP SERVICE DISCONNECTING MEANS … 100A 1 circuits New installation HAUGER ELECTRIC
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2026-08-18 Landscaping & Exterior
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
 $9,500 7645 S COLES AVE FULL REBUILD (SAME AS EXISTING) FOR WOOD PORCH (OPEN) (QUANTITY: 1, LOCATION: RE… GONZON CONSTRUCTION LLC
2026-08-18 Electrical
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
 $3,500 5611 S KENWOOD AVE
Owner: J E··· 🔒
LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. NEW PERMANENT 200 AMP SERVICE DISCONNECTING MEANS … 200A 42 circuits New installation PRIMARY LIGHT & POWER
2026-08-18 Electrical
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
 — 3247 S MORGAN ST FOR PERMIT 101047828: REPLACEMENT ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR. NEW CONTRACTOR(S) LIST… CAMPANILE CONSTRUCTION & DESIG
2026-08-18 General Construction
Source type: PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION
 $150,000 1503 W TAYLOR ST SELF-CERT: CBRC 2019: EXISTING 3-STORY MASONRY BUILDING WITH RESTAURANT ON FIRS… KEELER CONSTRUCTION GROUP INC
2026-08-18 Electrical
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
 — 2434 S WESTERN AVE FOR PERMIT 101062650: ADDITIONAL ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR. NEW CONTRACTOR(S) LISTE… NESKO ELECTRIC COMPANY
2026-08-18 Interior Renovation
Source type: PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION
 $150,000 446 W 23RD PL SELE CERT: INTERIOR REMODEL OF AN EXISTING TENANT SPACE ON 1ST FLOOR TO RESOLVE… INTERSTATE MECHANICAL & CONSTRUCTION, INC.
2026-08-18 General Construction
Source type: PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION
 $120,000 3937 W 62ND ST
Owner: MAR··· 🔒
SELF-CERT 2019 CBRC: INTERIOR ALTERATION AND FIRE DAMAGE REPAIR TO EXISTING 1-1/… GUTIERREZ HOME REMODELING INC
2026-08-18 Electrical
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
 $10,000 120 W 87TH ST LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. NEW PERMANENT 800 AMP SERVICE DISCONNECTING MEANS … 800A 60 circuits New installation AMSUMKENI
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2026-08-18 Roofing
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
 $43,136 5800 N FAIRFIELD AVE SCOPE: ROOF REPLACEMENT. AREA: 2002 SQ. FT. ROOF COVERING: ASPHALT SHINGLES. LOC… 2,002 roof sf shingle replacement Re-roof ERIE CONSTRUCTION MID-WEST, LLC
2026-08-18 Electrical
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
 $5,000 8159 S HERMITAGE AVE
Owner: BRO··· 🔒
LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. NEW PERMANENT 100 AMP SERVICE DISCONNECTING MEANS … 100A 1 circuits New installation ADAMS ELECTRICAL SERVICES
2026-08-18 Plumbing
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
 — 7916 S ELIZABETH ST
Owner: MAR··· 🔒
FOR PERMIT 101080175: ADDITIONAL PLUMBING CONTRACTOR. NEW CONTRACTOR(S) LISTED … VJJ PLUMBING
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2026-08-18 Roofing
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
 $26,000 1431 S SPRINGFIELD AVE SCOPE: ROOF REPLACEMENT. AREA: 1197 SQ. FT. ROOF COVERING: BUILT-UP ROOF. LOCATI… 1,197 roof sf flat replacement Re-roof REMODELING RAMIREZ INC
2026-08-18 Windows & Doors
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
 $20,000 2 N RIVERSIDE PLZ
Owner: EQU··· 🔒
CORRECTIVE ACTION TO REMOVE SINGLE DOOR AND SIDELIGHT AND REPLACE WITH DOUBLE DO… BLUE STAR PROPERTIES INC
2026-08-18 Electrical
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
 $5,485 3136 W JARVIS AVE LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. REPAIR OR ALTER DEVICES ON EXISTING CIRCUITS. RECE… battery Battery storage ECO ENERGY SERVICE LLC
2026-08-18 Landscaping & Exterior
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
 $52,000 3911 W DAKIN ST FULL REBUILD (SAME AS EXISTING) FOR WOOD PORCH (OPEN) (QUANTITY: 1, LOCATION: RE… FRACKIEL BUILDERS, INCORPORATED
2026-08-18 Interior Renovation
Source type: PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION
 $35,000 130 E OAK ST 2019 CBRC SPR. INTERIOR ALTERATION FOR ADDITIONAL BEDROOM, KITCHEN AND MASTER B… CHICAGO HOME REVISION
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2026-08-18 Electrical
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
 $3,338 1521 W BYRON ST LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. ADD 1 CIRCUITS TO EXISTING 30 AMP SERVICE DISCONNE… 30A 1 circuits Add circuits FOUR SEASONS HEATING & AIR CON
2026-08-18 Electrical
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
 $2,430 2626 N LAKEVIEW AVE LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. NEW PERMANENT 125 AMP SERVICE DISCONNECTING MEANS … 125A 16 circuits New installation ×2 DUNNING ELECTRICAL SERVICES IN
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2026-08-18 Landscaping & Exterior
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
 $6,759 10345 S WALLACE ST PURPOSE: NEW/REPLACEMENT INSTALLATION. WOOD FENCE - 6'-0' ' (HEIGHT) X 69'-0' ' … PEERLESS ENTERPRISES LLC
2026-08-18 Fire Protection
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
 — 1239 W 59TH ST FIRE ALARM: NEW SYSTEM. ASSOCIATED BUILDING PERMIT:101071701. AFFECTS: 0 DWELLIN… fire alarm NEW FRONTIER ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION INC.
2026-08-18 New Construction
Source type: PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION
 $65,000 4636 N MAGNOLIA AVE SPR 2019 CBC: A NEW NON-STANDARD R-3 DETACHED GARAGE ON AN RS-3 LOT CONTAINING … residential BETTER BUILT LUMBER & SUPPLY, INC.
2026-08-18 General Construction
Source type: PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION
 $30,000 206 W 110TH ST PER 2019 CHICAGO REHABILIYAYON CODE-- REPAIR FIRE DAMAGE TO A 2-STORY SFR BULDI… 845 roof sf shingle replacement Roof repair THE CONTRACTORS OF ILLINOIS, LTD.
2026-08-18 Interior Renovation
Source type: PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION
 $50,000 144 S FRANCISCO AVE SPR 2019 CBRC: INTERIOR RENOVATION OF (2) EXISTING DWELLING UNITS IN EXISTING 2-… C. ROMAN CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION
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2026-08-18 Structural
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
 $3,000 420 W ONTARIO ST REPAIR (26% TO 50%) FOR STEEL EXTERIOR BALCONY (QUANTITY: 1, LOCATION: SOUTH SID… BUFF CONSTRUCTION, INC.
2026-08-18 Structural
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
 $250,000 56 E CHICAGO AVE TUCKPOINTING AND UNIT MASONRY REPAIR / REPLACEMENT: 10000 SQ. FT., LINTEL QTY. 0… replacement APC CONSTRUCTION INC
2026-08-18 Electrical
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
 $9,474 8807 S KENWOOD AVE LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. NEW PERMANENT 200 AMP SERVICE DISCONNECTING MEANS … 200A 2 circuits New installation ECO ENERGY SERVICE LLC
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Permit Types in Chicago
PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
17,157 64.2%
PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION
4,505 16.9%
PERMIT - SIGNS
1,676 6.3%
PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION
1,368 5.1%
PERMIT - ELEVATOR EQUIPMENT
909 3.4%
PERMIT - WRECKING/DEMOLITION
710 2.7%
PERMIT - REINSTATE REVOKED PMT
387 1.4%
Construction Activity in Chicago

New building permits in Chicago, Illinois show where construction activity is being recorded. Contractors can filter the available public records by trade, date, address, and project value to research projects and plan outreach using the fields the source publishes.

About Chicago Building Permits

Chicago, Illinois processes building permits covering residential construction, commercial buildouts, renovations, and specialty trade work. PermitGrab tracks 26,712+ Chicago building permits — newest permit date: 2026-10-30 from official city sources.

Building permits in Chicago can document new construction, renovations, and specialty work. The fields in a public record vary by filing, but may include a project address, scope, estimated cost, or contractor name. Use the displayed source information to evaluate whether a record is useful for your market research.

How Contractors Use Chicago Permit Data

HVAC contractors, electricians, plumbers, and roofers can use Chicago building-permit records to research visible construction activity. A permit may signal a project that is relevant to a particular trade, but the source record does not establish that its owner is seeking a bid.

Use the published date, project details, and any named business contact to research a project before outreach. Public records are not exclusive, and outreach results depend on the market, project, and your own process.

Eligible subscribers can receive trade-filtered alerts when new records are collected. Alert timing and field coverage follow the underlying source rather than a universal schedule.

PermitGrab methodology · Page data current as of · Source: Building Permits - City of Chicago (data.cityofchicago.org).

Who appears in Chicago permit records?

PermitGrab indexes 26,712 building permits in Chicago. New records appear as they are available from the source. Each permit is matched against 1,139,917 property-owner records for direct outreach.

How fresh is Chicago permit data?

The most recent permit indexed for Chicago is dated 2026-10-30. Newest permit date: 2026-10-30. Permit records carry filing date, address, project value, and permit type, plus contractor name where the source publishes it. Use a recent published record for project research; it does not show bid availability or a request for service.

What construction appears in Chicago permit records?

Chicago permit activity covers 26,712 indexed permits. The records can cover new construction, residential renovations, mechanical/electrical/plumbing upgrades, roof replacements, demolitions, or tenant improvements. Their usefulness for a contractor or supplier depends on the published project details, timing, and service area.

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Search a business name to review its recorded permit activity in Chicago and the project details the public source publishes. Use the scope, timing, and address to research complementary work; a record is not a request for bids.

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How to look up Chicago building permits

Search recent Chicago, IL building permits by address, contractor, and permit type in the table above — pulled from the Chicago building department's public permit records. New filings appear here as they are published. Filter by trade or search an address to look up a specific permit. For this week's filing volume and the most active contractors, see the Chicago Permit Pulse.

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How many building permits does PermitGrab track in Chicago?

PermitGrab currently tracks 26,712 building permits in Chicago, Illinois. Data is pulled directly from the official municipal source on every collection cycle and includes permit number, address, permit type, status, estimated value, and contractor information where the source publishes it.

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Contractors & subs
Recent Chicago contractor activity is a signal for labor and material demand. Contact details appear only where the public source publishes them.
Home service companies
An addition or remodel can be useful project context for HVAC, plumbing, or warranty outreach. Owner records are available where public data can be matched.
Solar installers
Roof permits and electrical upgrades in Chicago provide project context for solar-market research. Owner-occupancy data is available where public records can be matched.
Insurance agents
Chicago renovations can identify properties for a policy-review workflow. Confirm coverage needs independently before contacting a property owner.
Material suppliers & manufacturer reps
Choose a product-line research workflow, then use published job type, description, and value fields where available for territory and demand research. A permit is not a materials order, purchase signal, or open bid.
Developers & new construction
Sort source-published new-construction records by project value and type to research active projects and property activity, with contractor details where the record publishes them.
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